How To Fix VMP_MSG293 - Versioned BOM(s) exist for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Versioned BOM(s) exist for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG293 - Versioned BOM(s) exist for &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG293: Versioned BOM(s) exist for &1
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you attempt to perform an operation (such as changing or deleting a material, or creating a new BOM) on a material for which one or more versioned Bills of Materials (BOMs) already exist.
  In SAP, BOMs can be versioned to manage different configurations or changes over time. When a BOM is versioned, it means there are multiple BOM versions maintained for the same material, often with validity dates or different usage scenarios.
  The system is warning you that there are existing versioned BOMs for the material (&1 is the material number), and the operation you are trying to perform may affect these BOM versions or is not allowed because of their existence.
  
  Typical Scenarios When This Error Occurs:
  
  Trying to delete or change a material that has versioned BOMs.
  Trying to create a BOM without specifying a version when versioned BOMs already exist.
  Attempting to create or change BOMs without considering the version management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing BOM Versions:
  
  Use transaction CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to check the existing BOM versions for the material.
  Enter the material number and check if multiple BOM versions exist.
  
  
  
  Specify BOM Version:
  
  When creating or changing BOMs, always specify the correct BOM version.
  If you want to create a new version, use the version management functionality to create a new BOM version instead of overwriting existing ones.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Operation:
  
  If you are trying to delete the material, first delete or archive all BOM versions related to the material.
  If you want to change the BOM, make sure you are working on the correct version or create a new version.
  
  
  
  Version Management Settings:
  
  Review the version management settings in the BOM to understand how versions are maintained.
  You can check version management in the BOM header.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes or patches address issues related to versioned BOMs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01 – Create BOM
  CS02 – Change BOM
  CS03 – Display BOM
  CS12 – Change BOM Group (for mass changes)
  CS15 – BOM Where-Used List
  
  
  
  Version Management in BOM:
  
  BOM versioning allows you to maintain multiple BOMs for the same material, each valid for different periods or scenarios.
  Versioning is controlled in the BOM header and can be used to manage engineering changes or product variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on BOM version management for detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes related to BOM versioning can be searched via SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.